Cargo bike trials for residents

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What are they?
Cargo bikes, also known as freight bicycles, carrier cycles or box bikes are a type of bicycle designed specifically for transporting loads and were originally used in this country to deliver post, bread and milk. Many people will know a cargo bike as an ‘ice cream bike’ but they are much more than that.

What are they used for?
Businesses use cargo bikes to help people move house, taxi people to meetings and even deliver Champagne. Click here to read how Second Chance charity shop used the Archway ZEN cargo bike to deliver and pick up donations. Popular in Amsterdam and Copenhagen, families use cargo bikes to go out and about with their children as a zero emission alternative to a car. Cargo bikes are also perfect for the big weekly food shop.

Why should I try one?

Cargo bikes are a fantastic and cheaper alternative to a car helping to combat air pollution which causes various health issues.

Cycling is beneficial to your mental and physical wellbeing and is fun for all the family.

In busy cities like London it is often faster to travel by bike rather than car or van.

How does a cargo bike trial work?

We work with the friendly people at cargo bike specialists London Green Cycles to arrange our trials. They have a shop based near Euston and are open Tuesday-Saturday. Please allow at least one week's advance notice to book your bike. Please read the 'hire' section of their website for more information on the process.

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Archway Town Centre Group

The ATCG is an independent, not for profit, constituted, accountable body for the business community in Archway. Membership is open to all businesses and employers in Archway, subject to subscription. It's working in partnership with Islington Council to create a thriving town centre at Archway which is clean, safe, accessible, with a diverse retail mix.